Hazing that involves alcohol, physical abuse, or any behavior that puts a student's mental or physical health at risk will result in swift, permanent revocation of University recognition for the chapter involved.

Information from the University about messages to reinforce with their student, specifically related to alcohol, hazing and sexual assault.

Recruitment Eligibility:

The following criteria must be met in order for a student to participate in recruitment activities, beginning Fall 2017:

Earned 14 credit hours at Penn State OR 27 transfer credits OR be an Adult Learner;

AP, dual enrollment, and transfer credits will not apply;

Have a 2.50 cumulative Penn State GPA;

For IFC and Panhellenic you MUST be enrolled full-time at University Park campus.

Not be subject to any pending or active conduct violations or sanctions;

Attend educational information sessions hosted by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.

During this time, the University shall review this policy, giving consideration to the possibility of moving the required earned credit hours to 29 (the University's requirement for attaining sophomore status). Additionally, the University will be engaging in a significant assessment effort to evaluate the effects and educational outcomes of a deferred recruitment process.

Social monitoring by third parties and student leaders and University staff

Staffing:

Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life staff will be increased to support community changes.

Creation of the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Compliance: an independent group to monitor and assess Greek organizations, with capability of more frequent spot checks.

Failure to comply may result in the following:

Loss of University recognition

Alcohol free fraternity housing

Commonly Asked Questions:

What is deferred recruitment?

Deferred Recruitment is a policy which restricts fraternities and sororities from offering bids of membership to new students who do not meet the eligibility requirements, as determined by Penn State.

Why deferred recruitment?

The University believes that allowing first semester freshmen the opportunity to acclimate to the Penn State community and atmosphere will provide a successful integration into academic life prior to affiliating with a fraternity or sorority. This transition would also allow students to establish a GPA, gain perspective about Greek organizations, as well as establish an academic routine for themselves to adequately assess their time commitments.

What are the next steps?

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life will continue to partner with student leaders, University administration, inter/national organizations and other campus and community partners to develop a successful transition plan for deferred recruitment. The goal is to attract and retain high quality members in the fraternity and sorority community.

Fall 2017 recruitment will mimic the Spring recruitment process which already occurs. The OFSL will collaborate with the governing councils (IFC, MGC, NPHC and PHC) to establish and track the new eligibility requirements for potential new members.

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Alumni Events

If the event is ALUMNI ONLY (i.e., no current chapter members are present):

If the event is to be hosted in the chapter facility, attendance must not surpass the house capacity, as determined by the Borough of State College.

Follow all applicable laws

If there are any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these guidelines, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life.